YourDictionary

burst

To burst means to break apart suddenly and with force. (verb)

An example of to burst is for a water balloon to pop.

A burst is a sudden and violent breaking or a sudden display of energy or emotion. (noun)

  1. An example of a burst is a baby chicken pushing out of an egg.
  2. An example of a burst is a sudden outbreak into tears.

YourDictionary Definitions. Copyright © 2012 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See burst in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See burst in American Heritage Dictionary 4

Learn more about burst

burst

link/cite print suggestion box